This is my best take on the dressing that is used in the El Torito restaurants in southern California. Be sure to toss some roasted pepitas and crumbled Cotija or Manchengo cheese on top of your salad for the full effect!
Provided by Jim M
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
- Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 145.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Muhammad Asad Sabir
[email protected]This dressing is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any salad. I especially love it on grilled fish salads.
Haleluya Fekadu
[email protected]I've tried a lot of cilantro salad dressings, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so creamy and has the perfect amount of spice. I love it on tacos, salads, and even as a dip for chips.
rokon rokon
[email protected]This dressing is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Mohan Acharya
[email protected]I made this dressing for a potluck last week and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the bright, fresh cilantro flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Talita Jobela
[email protected]This dressing is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any salad. I especially love it on grilled fish salads.
Juliet Singh
[email protected]I've tried a lot of cilantro salad dressings, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so creamy and has the perfect amount of spice. I love it on tacos, salads, and even as a dip for chips.
Abigail Antwi
[email protected]This dressing is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Noor Anssri
[email protected]I made this dressing for a potluck last week and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the bright, fresh cilantro flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Micheal Ssekatawa
[email protected]This dressing is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any salad. I especially love it on grilled fish salads.
Samir Uraw
[email protected]I've tried a lot of cilantro salad dressings, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so creamy and has the perfect amount of spice. I love it on tacos, salads, and even as a dip for chips.
Oche Fedora
[email protected]This dressing is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
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[email protected]I made this dressing for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the bright, fresh cilantro flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Henor Krasniqi
[email protected]This is the best cilantro salad dressing I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any salad. I especially love it on grilled chicken salads.